This looks quite competitive but Miss Thoughtful is well treated on past form and hinted at a revival when third at Kempton last month. Capla Spirit has only been raised 2lb for winning at Lingfield and should again beat Super Julius. Manumission was second at Wolverhampton making his debut on the all-weather and having a first run over the minimum. He’s open to further improvement given his trainer’s expertise with sprinters. SHAMSHON is at the other end of the spectrum in terms of age and experience but Stuart Williams’ 10-year-old has been in cracking form lately and was beaten less than a length in a higher grade last time, despite finishing last of five. He’s preferred to Bernie’s Boy and the in-form Comeatchoo.
Capla Spirit 6-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway chasing leaders and switched left over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish, all out, won at Lingfield 5f hcp (5) pol in Jan beating Hey Ho Let's Go (8-6) by ns, 9 ran.
Camachess (IRE) 22-1 (9-4) Started slowly outpaced, 10th of 11, 6 3/4l behind Zulu Zander (9-2) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Shamshon (IRE) 3-1 (8-3) Raced wide close up in rear, pushed along over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, last of 5, 3/4l behind Outrage (9-5) at Lingfield 5f hcp (4) pol in Jan.
Miss Thoughtful 9-1 (9-6) Went left start, chased leaders on inside, took keen hold, went 2nd over 1f out until inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Turanga Leela (9-7) at Kempton 6f hcp fll (5) pol in Jan.
Comeatchoo (IRE) 15-8fav (9-13) Chased leaders on inside, good headway over 1f out, led entering final furlong, soon ridden, ran on, won at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Feb beating Thegreyvtrain (9-7) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Super Julius 4-1fav (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden inside final 2f, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Capla Spirit (9-7) at Lingfield 5f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Bernie's Boy 9-2 (9-7) Broke well, close-up, pushed after 3f out, ridden 2f out, 3rd entering final furlong, kept on without threatening, 4th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Aces (9-9) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Manumission (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, switched left then hung left and ran on inside final furlong, went never nearer 2nd close home, not reach winner, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Nellie French (8-7) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Kyllukey 18-1 (9-1) Chased leaders out wide, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Comeatchoo (9-13) at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
